Staff Developer Advocate - Community & Events

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

LiveKit seeks a Staff Developer Advocate to grow developer awareness and engagement through events and community content. The role blends event execution, public speaking, and technical storytelling to connect developers with LiveKit's real‑time audio/video platform.

Role Snapshot

• Staff‑level developer advocacy
• Hybrid work in San Francisco Bay Area
• Full‑time, individual contributor
• Focus on events and community building
• Cross‑functional collaboration with Marketing and Product

Must-Have Requirements

• Developer Advocacy
• Event Planning
• Public Speaking
• Technical Writing
• Prototyping / Code Samples

Nice-to-Have Signals

• Real‑time communications knowledge
• Cross‑functional collaboration

Work Setup

• Location: San Francisco, United States
• Work mode: HYBRID
• Remote scope: GLOBAL
• Travel: Travel for conferences and events
• Employment type: Full-Time

Eligibility Gates

• Visa sponsorship: unknown

Not Specified in JD

• Visa sponsorship
• Salary range
• Remote eligibility

What You'll Likely Work On

• Drive awareness of LiveKit with new developer audiences, especially in the Bay Area
• Plan, host, and participate in meetups, hackathons, workshops, and conferences
• Partner with Marketing to amplify events through digital channels
• Create post‑event content such as recaps, demos, tutorials, blogs, and social posts
• Gather developer feedback and industry trends to inform product and community strategy
• Represent LiveKit on stage and in community forums
• Experiment with new event formats and engagement tactics
• Collaborate with DevRel, PMM, and Product to keep developer narratives consistent

Good Fit If You Have

• Enjoys speaking to groups and building relationships in developer communities
• Curious and empathetic about developer needs and motivations
• Thrives in a fast‑moving, high‑growth environment